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09-28-2004, 12:17 PM
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X-prize attempt tomorrow
Scaled Composites website
It takes place at 6 AM Pacific time. I wish I could be in California for this. Everyone at KSC will definitely be rooting for them. I wish them the best of luck.
I do worry a bit about their safety. Their nosecone buckled on their test flight, and while they acted like it was no big deal, it was. I would hate to see something happen to the crew because (besides the obvious reasons) I think it would really be a big morale blow to the space program in general, whether it be sponsored by the gov't or by private industry.
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10-04-2004, 12:26 AM
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http://www.xprize.com/
Second flight is Monday. Live 6AM PDT.
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10-04-2004, 11:29 AM
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They did it!
Some days I feel like the only geek here. 
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10-04-2004, 11:43 AM
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Very Cool! Rutan is pretty impressive.
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10-04-2004, 11:45 AM
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Scaled Composites, Inc. to Ansari X-Prize: Pay up.
Unofficial altitude record: 368,000 feet (subject to confirmation).
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10-04-2004, 11:46 AM
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yay!
What an exciting day!
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10-04-2004, 01:46 PM
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I saw them take off this morning on the news. But I didn't see it actually "get into space."
Good for them.
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10-04-2004, 04:03 PM
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Check the artwork on Google today. It's fun!
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10-04-2004, 06:10 PM
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Causa latet vis est notissima - the cause is hidden, the results are well known.
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10-05-2004, 12:13 AM
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I wouldn't say failed. "Distracted", maybe. 
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